How to Add Music to Canva from Spotify [2025 Latest]

Part 1. Can You Add Spotify Music to Canva Directly

If you have ever tried to add music to a Canva video from Spotify directly, you will find that it seems to be an impossible task. Why? This is because Spotify songs are cached files encoded in a special format with DRM protection. However, Canva only supports music files in common formats such as MP3, M4A, OGG, etc. Therefore, you cannot upload music to Canva video or presentations from Spotify officially and directly. Below is the audio format that Spotify outputs and Canva supports.

Spotify Music Format	Canva Supported Formats
Protected Ogg Vorbis	Audio: MP3, M4A, OGG, WAV, WEBM; Video: MOV, GIF, MP4, MPEG, MKV, WEBM; Image: JPEG, PNG, SVG

In this case, you need to convert Spotify music to Canva-supported files first and upload Spotify local audio files to Canva for use. Besides uploading local Spotify files to Spotify for your Canva project, you can also add Spotify music to Canva by embed Spotify link, add Spotify QR code or add hyperlink.

So, how? No worries. We will show you how to do that in the following parts in detail.

Part 2. How to Add Music to Canva from Spotify Free via Hyperlink/Embed Link/QR Code

Canva allows users to add music to their design via hyperlink, embed link, or QR code. So, you can try these methods to add Spotify music to Canva free. It is easy and fast to connect Spotify to Canva design like posters, business cards and so on where you want to add and share music with others. Let's learn more the detailed steps below.

Method 1. How to Add Music to Canva from Spotify via Hyperlink

Step 1. Visit Spotify app or web player to copy the link to the song you want.

Step 2. Then start the Canva design like presentation, etc. that you want to insert the Spotify song's link.

Step 3. Then go to the 'Text' section to add a text box on your design.

Step 4. Later, double-click on the text in the box to highlight it. Then choose the Link option at the top of the box.

Step 5. Now, paste the copied Spotify song's link into the Enter a link or search section. After that, click 'Done' and you can embed the Spotify link in your Canva design.

If you share your Canva design online with others, they can click on the hyperlink to visit Spotify to listen to music.

Note: This method is best for interactive documents like PDFs and Canva websites. But it is not available for flat image project, and the link can't be exported in a MP4 video file.

Method 2. How to Add Spotify Music to Canva via Embed Spotify Link

Step 1. Go to Canva and hit the Apps section.

Step 2. Type embed in the search box and choose the Embed app from the list.

Step 3. Later, tap 'Use in existing design' or 'Use in new design' to choose or create a Canva project you want to add Spotify music to.

Step 4. Go to Spotify to copy the track link you like.

Step 5. Back to the Canva embed page, put the copied Spotify music link into the box under the Embed media in your design section at the left panel. Then choose Add to desgin and you will see the Spotify widget on your Canva design.

View also: How to Embed Spotify Playlist on Website

Also, you can directly follow the steps in the Hyperlink method above and set the display mode at Step 5 to embed Spotify in Canva.

Note: In our test, some Spotify music tracks can't be added to Canva. It is useless if the project is exported as an image or other static projects.

Method 3. How to Add Music from Spotify to Canva via QR Code

Step 1. Go to the Spotify app or web player on your desktop or mobile device, then find the track you want to put in Canva.

Step 2. Click on the three-dots icon next to the title, choose Share and Copy link to Song.

Step 3. Go to Canva app or website and open or create a project that you want to add the music to.

Step 4. Find and click on the Apps option on Canva. Then type QR Code and tap the target app named QR Code in the result.

Step 5. Insert the copied Spotify track link into the URL box at the left side on the screen, then tap Generate code. Later, you will see a scannable Spotify QR code on your design. You can adjust its size and place according to your needs.

After that, users can use their phone to scan the code in your Canva design to access Spotify music.

Note: This method is best for scannable print or digital media.

View also: How to Scan Spotify Code

Part 3. How to Add Spotify Music to Canva Video/Presentations via Uploading Local Files

As mentioned before, you can easily add Spotify music to Canva project like image, posters, etc. But these methods have limitations, such as some tracks can't be added directly, music can't be exported within an image, etc. If you want to add music from Spotify to Canva video or a presentation slideshow as background music, you can't use those methods. Luckily, Canva supports to upload local audio files for use in video or slideshow project. So, you can add Spotify local music files to Canva and use in your project. But you cannot import songs from Spotify to Canva directly because of format incompatibility. For this reason, you need to make sure that your Spotify music is Canva-compatible audio files. But how to make it? In fact, AudFree Spotify Music Converter is the answer to your immediate dilemma.

AudFree Spotify Music Converter is an efficient Spotify music downloading and conversion tool. You can use it to download any Spotify music, albums, playlists, etc. and convert them to MP3, WAV, M4A and other common audio formats supported by Canva. Then you can add Spotify songs to Canva video without any trouble.

Besides, the original sound quality and ID3 tags of Spotify songs will be kept intact so that you can set up the full Spotify sounds in Canva videos. Also, you can change the output bit rate, audio channel and more for Spotify music files.

Note: This method is for personal and private use only. Please do not use the converted Spotify music in public or commercial projects. If your project is for commercial use, please find target Spotify music in the Canva's built-in licensed library or use royalty-free music sources.

Section 1. How to Convert Spotify Music to Canva-Supported Format

Now, let's move on to the detailed tutorial on converting Spotify music for Canva with AudFree Spotify Music Converter. Please download and install AudFree Spotify Music Converter for Windows or Mac on your computer first.

Step 1Import Spotify Music to AudFree Spotify Music Converter

Double-click the shortcut icon to launch AudFree Spotify Converter from your desktop. Then find, drag and drop Spotify music you want to add to Canva to the '+ ♫' section directly. Or click the Spotify track and tap the '+ ♫' button. Later, hit 'Add to list' to load files into AudFree program's Converting window.

Step 2Customize Spotify Music Output Format for Canva

Please click on the Menu icon in the upper-right corner and select the Preferences button. A new window will open and then you can choose the Conversion option to set Spotify music to MP3, M4A and other Canva-compatible formats. You can also configure other output parameters of Spotify music, including audio channels, sample rate, etc.

View also: How to Convert Spotify to M4A

Step 3Download and Convert Spotify Music for Canva

After setting up the above two steps, click the Convert button on the Converting window and AudFree Spotify Music Converter will start to download music for Canva. Once the conversion process is finished, you can get Spotify music on your local computer. After that, you can listen to Spotify music offline without premium and use Spotify music on any device or video editing application like Canva.

Section 2. How to Add Music to Canva from Spotify

Now, you have finished converting Spotify music, then please follow the simple steps on how to upload music from Spotity to Canva and how to add Spotify songs to Canva video or presentation project on desktop and mobile devices.

How to Add Spotify to Canva on Desktop

Step 1. First, launch Canva on your desktop and click on Create Design to create a new video/presentation or open an existing video/presentation.

Step 2. Press the Uploads button in the left panel, and then select the Upload Media or Upload Files tab.

Step 3. Select the Spotify music files from your device that you want to upload to Canva. Or, you can directly drag and drop local Spotify music files from your computer's folder to Canva Uploads section.

Step 4. Once uploaded, click the Audio option on the left side panel to find the uploaded Spotify audio files.

Step 5. Now, you can choose and add Spotify music to Canva video or presentation slideshow project directly.

How to Add a Spotify Song to Canva on Mobile

Step 1. Connect your Android or iOS device to your computer, then sync Spotify music to Android or iOS devices from your computer.

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Step 2. Launch the Canva app on your phone and click on Video and Video Cover.

Step 3. Click Create Blank and then select the + button at the bottom of the Canva editor.

Step 4. Select the Uploads tab at the bottom, then click Upload Files and Choose Files.

Step 5. Find and select the Spotify song file you want to add.

Step 6. Select the Audio tab to add your uploaded music from Spotify to Canva video or slideshow project.

Afterward, you can save and share the Canva video or presentation with Spotify songs on Instagram or more platforms.

Part 4. How to Edit Spotify Music on Canva Video/Presentation

Now, you have successfully added Spotify music to Canva video or presentation project, you can take advantage of some useful features to edit audio. Generally, you can only find basic features in Canva such as trimming audio and changing audio volume, more advanced features are missing. Anyway, you can use the following procedure to easily edit Spotify audio in Canva.

View also: How to Edit Spotify Music Info

Step 1. After you download and add music to Canva from Spotify, you need to click Timeline.

Step 2. Hover your mouse cursor over the Spotify track and click the Trim Handle to adjust the length of the song.

View also: How to Cut Spotify Music

Step 3. Tap the slider of the Volume button to set the Spotify music volume.

View also: How to Make Spotify Sound Louder

Step 4. Click the three-dot icon at the end of the Spotify audio. Then select Adjust to add the Spotify music to a specific location in the Canva video.

Step 5. Hit the Preview button to see if the Canva video was created to your liking. If there are no problems, tap the Save button.

Part 5. FAQs about Canva and Spotify

Q1: Is All Music on Canva Copyright Free?

A: In fact, all free music, photo and video files on Canva are available for commercial and non-commercial use. But you can't add music to Canva for free, i.e. those that are protected by copyright.

Q2: Can I Upload a Song to Canva from Spotify?

A: No, you can't do that directly as there is no official method. But you can use AudFree Spotify Music Converter to convert Spotify songs to a common format. Then it's especially simple to add audio to Canva video from Spotify.

Q3: Can I Add Multiple Spotify Audio in Canva?

A: Of course, you can add and layer as many Spotify tracks in your Canva videos as you want.

Q4: What Are the Alternatives to Canva?

A: Similar graphic design tools to Canva are Adobe Spark, Visme, Crello, Stencil, Snappa, Pixlr X, etc.

Q5: Why Can't I Find Spotify in the Canva Apps Section?

A: It is because there is no Canva Spotify integration. If you want to connect Spotify to Canva, you can convert and upload Spotify music to Canva via AudFree Spotify Music Converter, or embed Spotify link.

Q6: Can I Add Music from Spotify to Canva via Canva's Built-in Library?

A: Yes, you can find Spotify song in Canva's music library and add the music to your Canva project directly if available. But sometimes you may not get the song and not all songs are free to use for Canva Free users.

Q7: Can I Add Spotify Songs to Canva If I Have a Canva Pro Account?

A: No, even with a Canva Pro account, you can't directly add music to Canva from Spotify as Spotify music is protected by DRM.

Part 6. Conclusion

It's not as hard as you might think to add music to Canva from Spotify, right? You can easily add Spotify URI link or QR code to your Canva project. But if you want to add Spotify music to Canva as background music, it mainly depends on this comprehensive AudFree Spotify Music Converter. Now, you can easily download and convert Spotify music to Canva-supported audio formats. Then you can add Spotify to Canva video as background music at will. Give it a try to create an outstanding video you like.